character x reader one shot book

Request: Doll x reader (Black Butler)

I sigh looking up at the stars decorating the sky. Living life as the sole heir to the l/n manor and company can be pretty boring. I stay inside all day, studying the entire day about proper etiquette, how to run companies, I take ballroom dance lessons, meet with suitors, you know, all the things seem fun until you actually do it. Of course, I can't actually leave the property, I can't go into town without someone accompanying me. Imagine a parent constantly having an eye on you, but worse. I find myself wondering sometimes, what is it like to live a life of adventure? To live a life where you are on the run, or like in a circus or something like that. I usually think of this stuff at night, mainly because I'm insomniac, so I spend most of the night on my balcony. I look down at the dress I'm wearing, a f/c ballgown from tonight's party. My father is arranging for me to marry someone so that I can produce an heir, but I barley turned 14 (A/n: I couldn't find an age for Doll so we'll just make her 14 also). I lay my head on my hands that rest on the balcony and take in a breath. Might as well try to get some sleep

~The next morning~

The bright rays of the morning sun shine down on my face, slowly waking me up from my slumber. My personal maid, Christine places tea on my nightstand then starts to get a dress for mw to wear from my closet. 

"Good morning young mistress. Today you will have breakfast with your family in about half an hour, then at 9:30 you have ballroom dance lessons, and you'll be spending the rest of the day with young master Ethan."

Ah yes, Ethan, my betrothed. Who I just spent almost all night dancing with yesterday.

"Thank you Christine." She helps me up and helps me put on the dress. A f/c dress with golden lining all around. The dress straps are frilly and off the shoulder and Christine puts on my favorite necklace; the family heirloom that gets passed down to every female in my family. She also ties my hair into a bun with framing strands around my face. She leaves the room and  make my way downstairs, meeting my father, mother, grandmother, uncle, and aunt on the dining table, waiting to eat breakfast.

"I assume Christine has told you what you're doing today?"

"Yes father"

"Good. Ethan will be here at 9:30 to practice dance with you" 

I nod my head and proceed to start eating my breakfast. My uncle makes conversation with my father, the same with my mother and aunt. I finish eating not long after and my grandmother motions for me to follow her out of the room. I obey her and see her waiting for me in the hallway staring at a portrait of her in the past.

"Is everything ok Nana"

"Y/n..." She grabs my hands, holding  them in-between hers. "You are a beautiful girl, I want you to do whatever makes you happy" She sends me a smile before placing a ring on my right ring finger.

"Nana...this is your ring" I am about to take it off when she stops me. "Y/n, this ring I've been waiting to give to you since the day you were born. My mother gave it to me when I was your age and said the only time that I would take it off is when I get married. After you grandfather passed, I put it back on and waited. Please take good care of it"

"I will Nana" She smiles and kisses my cheek before I make my way to the ballroom and see a familiar brown haired male already waiting there.

"Good morning miss Y/n"

"Good morning Ethan, please just call me Y/n"

He smiles and puts his hand out, waiting for me to take it. We dance for 30 minutes, then starting leaving the room.

"We're going into town today"

I look at him confused. "Really?"

"You wanted to go right? I managed to convince your father to let us go"

I small smile escapes my lips as we start to leave the mansion. We manage to make small conversation as we start to get into town. He extends his hand out, helping me out of the carriage and we start walking down the streets. Suddenly, I bump shoulders with someone. My eyes meet a girl with blue hues and short brown hair. Her eyes widen when she looks at me and Ethan looks at us confused.

"S-Sorry that was my bad"

"No-I wasn't looking where I was going, my apologies." She bows before running off. I shrug it off and continue walking. We come across a small shop and see a poster about the Noah's ark circus. 

"Interesting..."

"Something wrong Y/n"

"No" I let out a forced laugh. "Lets keep going"

~Later that night~

Another night where I lay awake staring at the ceiling. I hear a sound from outside and make my way to the balcony. A girl dressed in all white with a wig made of what looks like roses jumps onto the balcony. 

I step back towards the door, ready to call for help. "Who are you, and what business do you have here?"

"Oh right, you don't recognize me" She takes off her wig and the familiar brown hair from earlier in the day comes into view.

"You're that girl from town"

"Yep. You can call me Doll"

"Okay...I'm-"

"Y/n L/n...I recognized you in town"

"I see. What are you doing here?"

"You interested me. I decided I wanted to get to know you."

I smile." Okay sure. Come inside. The door is locked so if someone comes they'll have to knock"

She smiles following me inside. We take a seat on my canopy bed and start making light conversation. I show her my collection of dresses and start dressing her in some. Hours pass and I realize it's now 3am. 

"I should get going. Don't want to get caught" She fixes her wig and starts to make her way to the balcony doors.

"Wait" She turns and looks at me with a questioning look. "Will you be back? You're my first friend aside from the people I'm forced to associate with"

She smiles at me, making her way back to me. "Of course. I had a lot of fun today and for the first time in a while, I was happy"

"What if I went with you? You're in the circus right? I could join and we could be friends forever"

She laughs a little and shakes her head. "No...you have a better life here. Don't give that up to join a crappy circus. The only reason I'm in it is because it's my only way to survive."

"But..."

"Y/n" She kisses my cheek. "I'll be back tonight, and every other night. I promise" With that, she hops out of the balcony

I hold my hand over the cheek she kissed, letting a small smile form on my lips.

'I hope you keep your promise Doll'